Question 233 · LDEK · Abscesses and phlegmons
Indicate the false statements concerning the abscess of the tongue:
1) one of its causes is odontogenic infections;
2) the abscess of the root of the tongue is incised extra-orally, between the sublingual fold and alveolar part of the mandible;
3) its symptoms include pain, significant limitation in tongue’s movement, speech disorders;
4) such an abscess is incised in a lingual nerve block;
5) inflammation of the sublingual or submandibular salivary gland are among the non-odontogenic causes.
The correct answer is:
2) the abscess of the root of the tongue is incised extra-orally, between the sublingual fold and alveolar part of the mandible;
3) its symptoms include pain, significant limitation in tongue’s movement, speech disorders;
4) such an abscess is incised in a lingual nerve block;
5) inflammation of the sublingual or submandibular salivary gland are among the non-odontogenic causes.
The correct answer is:
- A. all the above.
- B. 2,4,5.
- C. 1,2,3,5.
- D. 1,4,5.
- E. 4,5.
Hint
Locate the tongue base relative to the floor of the mouth and consider the airway when choosing anaesthesia; false statements are wanted.
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